# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220191830005` · 06/22/2019 · Teck Alaska Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Miner, Prospector, NEC
- **Activity:** Hand tools (powered)
- **Injury source:** HAND TOOLS,POWERED,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 68
- **Mine experience:** 8.88 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Teck Resources Limited
- **Operator:** Teck Alaska Inc
- **Mine:** [5001545](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/5001545)
## Narrative

Worker was using an electric drill to bore out a small pipe for the firing pressure tool.  The drill snagged, and the drill spun in the worker's right hand.  The drill handle spun and hit the worker's right pinky finger pushing the finger at an odd angle causing a fracture/dislocation of the right fifth finger/knuckle.  

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*Source: [MSHA Open Government Data](https://arlweb.msha.gov/OpenGovernmentData/) · AI Analytics · CC0 1.0*